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Exemptions Under Immigration Act Regulations

To hire a foreign worker, a Canadian employer needs to provide proof that the position cannot be filled by a Canadian resident. However, the following six categories are exempt from this process.

The following information is brought to you directly from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

 
Date modified: 2010-05-21

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